In-Person Events
Want to see us in person? It's always a good time.
Here are the upcoming events at our Studio + Shop, throughout Chicago, and across the country:
Smutty Book Swap, 7/15 5:30-7pm
Bring a book or two to swap.
Special guest to be announced soon.
Get a goody bag and maybe win the big giveaway!
Shop smut-inspired annotation stickers, book plates, and more.
Leave with new books and new friends!
Email us at info@lillabarn.com to RSVP.
Intro to Craftivism - an embroidery workshop
Craft-based activism has been used as a tool of resistance, coalition building, & even espionage! Learn from Shannon Downey—a leader in the modern craftivism movement.
You'll get an introduction to the history of craftivism & ways you can get involved. Shannon will teach you how to embroider & have you stabbing it out in no time. She guarantees you walk away feeling better than when you arrived. Materials included.
Make Your Own Flair Workshop!
Date: August 9, 2025
Time: 10-11:30am
Cost: $20
Learn how to make your own keychains/backpack charms! Just in time to add them to backpacks for school.
This is a workshop for anyone (but especially designed for kids) and taught by my own 13 year old.
We also love participating in other events that celebrate makers and artists, sustainability, and intentional living. These events invite you to build relationships with artists and makers and buy directly from them. Previous events have included Show of Hands Chicago, Renegade Craft, One of a Kind, and others.
You can easily support our maker community by just showing up.
So we'll see you soon. Ok? Ok!